Agency
Under North Dakota law, a listing agent who withholds a written offer from the seller because they personally dislike the buyer is:
AActing within their professional discretion
BIn violation of their fiduciary duty to the seller and may face discipline✓ Correct
CProtected as long as they document their reason
DActing appropriately if the offer was below asking price
Explanation
A listing agent must present all written offers to the seller without prejudice. Withholding an offer for personal reasons violates the agent's fiduciary duty of loyalty and may constitute grounds for NDREC discipline.
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